Question

Select the text that best supports the theme that determination and resourcefulness can turn a setback into an opportunity.

Terence was stunned by the announcement: The school's band program was being canceled due to insufficient funding for new instruments. Many had been damaged beyond repair when a summer thunderstorm flooded the bandroom. While some were salvageable, there wouldn't be enough to support a full ensemble, and Terence, who lived to play the trumpet, was crushed.
Terence couldn't focus at his Scout meeting later that evening. His mind kept drifting back to the loss of the program that had meant so much to him. But as his troop leader reviewed the requirements for the Eagle Scout project, something suddenly clicked.
At home, Terence sat at his desk, pulled out a notebook, and began to jot down thoughts as quickly as they came. The more he brainstormed, the more energized he felt. If his plan worked, he wouldn't just revive the music program at his own school—he could help other schools struggling with the same issue.
Over the next several weeks, Terence launched his project. He reached out to community members, asking for donations of old or broken instruments. Soon, his family's garage was filled with brass, woodwind, percussion, and stringed instruments. After sorting, cataloguing, and organizing the growing collection, Terence realized he had gathered enough to equip not just one, but three school band programs.
Collecting the instruments was only part of the challenge. Many were in poor condition and required extensive repairs. While Terence handled basic cleaning and maintenance, some instruments needed a professional. A local music store generously agreed to donate labor and materials for some, and Terence organized fundraisers to cover the cost of repairing the rest.
By the end of the semester, the instruments were clean, functional, and ready for use.
"I think it's time to bring the band program back," Terence said to his principal, doing his best to remain calm despite his excitement.
The principal offered a sympathetic smile. "Terence, I know how much this means to you, but we simply don't have the instruments to support it."
Terence's face lit up as he replied, "Actually, I think I can help with that."

Answer 1

"Over the next several weeks, Terence launched his project. He reached out to community members, asking for donations of old or broken instruments. Soon, his family's garage was filled with brass, woodwind, percussion, and stringed instruments. After sorting, cataloguing, and organizing the growing collection, Terence realized he had gathered enough to equip not just one, but three school band programs."

This passage most clearly shows how Terence's determination and resourcefulness turned the setback (the program's cancellation) into an opportunity to revive multiple band programs.